Social Worker - Mental Health Unit at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Balclutha, Otago
• Permanent, part-time to full-time role (0.8 FTE-1.0 FTE, 32-40 hours per week)
• Salary band: $77,087 - $110,210 per annum pro-rata
• Competitive salary
• Access to regular supervision, professional development, and peer support

About the role

We are excited to offer a permanent opportunity for a passionate Social Worker to join our dynamic and supportive team in the Balclutha Mental Health unit. If you thrive in a multidisciplinary environment and want to be part of a service committed to excellence, this is the role for you.

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About you

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• a strong social work knowledge and a commitment to high-quality care
• excellent communication and teamwork skills
• the ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• registration with the New Zealand Social Workers Registration Board (NZSWRB) and a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
• hospital-based social work experience (highly desirable)
• a strong understanding of the social determinants of health.

This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day and grow your career within a supportive team.

If you are ready for a challenging, rewarding, and purpose-driven role, we would love to hear from you.

Salary range

This role falls under the PSA/DHBs Allied, Public Health and Technical Multi-Employer Collective Agreement and ranges from Step 1 ($77,087) to Step 8 ($110,210) per annum pro-rata on the Degree-Based Allied, Public Health and Technical scale.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce so we can better understand and serve our community. We welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to apply

To apply, please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday, 26 April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact James Boyd james.boyd@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.